Question

A sweater was on sale at 40% off the regular price. Ella saved $20 by buying the sweater on

sale. What was the regular price of the sweater?
$40
$80
550
$60

Answer 1

$50

Explanation:

Sale on sweater = 40% .

Money saved = $20 .

Let original price be x then ,

=> 40% of x = $20

=> 40x/100 = $20

=> x = $20 *100/40

=> x = $ 50